Captain
Dana Decaro

Member since June 2023 Gloucester, United States
Background
I’ve been fishing since I was old enough to hold a fishing rod. I’ve been fishing from a boat around Cape Ann since 1996, and fish commercially for Striped Bass.
Techniques
Prefer to use live bait whenever possible.

Hey, I'm Captain Dana Decaro

Gloucester, United States
Background
I’ve been fishing since I was old enough to hold a fishing rod. I’ve been fishing from a boat around Cape Ann since 1996, and fish commercially for Striped Bass.
Techniques
Prefer to use live bait whenever possible.
22
Reviews
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My Charter Listing

Lagtime Charters

Excellent
4.9 / 5
(22 reviews)
Gloucester
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Trips from US $500

Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.9 / 5
out of 5 stars from 22 reviews
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Boat
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Photos & videos by reviewers (64)
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Angler rating
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Anglers claimed
Good experience
100%
Friendly captain
100%
Recommend this charter
91%
Appropriate for children
100%
Satisfied with the boat
100%
Caught fish
84%
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Johnathan M.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

10/10 Experience!

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip on August 2, 2025
We had an awesome time celebrating my fatherโ€™s birthday! Dana was a great captain and put us right on the fish doubling up...
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Eliza W.
Excellent
4.7 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Very good
4.0 / 5
Overall

2 fish

VERIFIED   NEW  Half Day Trip on September 27, 2025
couldnโ€™t find baitfish, so less time devoted to Striper fishing
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Teanna W.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

The perfect cold day!

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip on October 10, 2024
It was absolutely freezing when we went out with Captain Dana. We went for our honeymoon and he had a little gift ready for...
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Michael C.
Excellent
4.3 / 5
Experience:
Very good
4.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Very good
4.0 / 5
Overall

Good guy

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip on August 12, 2025
Captain Dana, Knowledgeable local with a great backstory. He was inviting and he is a very patient teacher. I took my...
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Craig S.

The captain canceled

VERIFIED   August 19, 2025
The charter operator canceled 1 days prior to the trip date. This is an automated posting.
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